Pediatric Ureteroceles: Diagnosis, Management and Treatment Options

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dc.contributor.authorGünsar, C
dc.contributor.authorMir, E
dc.contributor.authorSencan, A
dc.contributor.authorErtan, P
dc.contributor.authorÖzcan, CÜ
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T11:47:20Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T11:47:20Z
dc.description.abstractObjective: The aim of the study was to evaluate clinical characteristics of ureteroceles particularly for diagnostic and treatment challenges. Methods: Data about patients treated for ureterocele in the two hospital clinics during 1996-2009 are retrospectively evaluated. Findings: There were 12 girls and 7 boys. Symptomatic urinary tract infection was found in twelve cases. Ureterocele was associated with duplex systems in eleven cases. Vesicoureteral reflux was detected in 4 patients. Bladder diverticulum complicated with ureterocele in 1 patient. Ultrasonography diagnosed ureterocele in 12 patients. Renal scarring was detected in 6 patients at the side of ureterocele. Fifteen patients showed varying degrees of hydro-ureteronephrosis. Surgical therapy included upper pole nephrectomy in 3 cases. Bladder level reconstruction was performed in 11 cases. Five patients were treated only by endoscopic incision. In the follow up period 4 patients showed long term urinary tract infections whereas 3 of them were treated endoscopically. Postoperative reflux was still present in two patients who were treated by endoscopic incision. Conclusion: Ureterocele diagnosis and treatment show challenges. Urinary tract infection is important marker for urinary system evaluation. Preoperative management generally depends on a combination of diagnostic methods. Endoscopic incision needs serious follow up for postoperative problems.
dc.identifier.issn2008-2142
dc.identifier.other2008-2150
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/3454
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherKOWSAR CORP
dc.subjectUPPER POLE
dc.titlePediatric Ureteroceles: Diagnosis, Management and Treatment Options
dc.typeArticle

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